Ko Tao: Try Scuba Diving 1-Day Experience with Hotel Pickup

Ko Tao, Koh Samui



Try out scuba diving and tick it off your bucket list. Drop beneath the waves to marvel at the amazing variety of marine life that Ko Tao has to offer. No experience is required for this experience.

Highlights

  • Learn basic diving skills with an experienced instructor
  • Experience breathing underwater
  • Marvel at the magnificent marine life around Ko Tao

Description

Try out scuba diving on this full-day activity, perfect for those short on time. Meet your group at 9:30 AM and get fitted for the diving equipment. Your instructor will run through a safety briefing and you'll complete a short quiz to make sure you have understood everything.

At 12 PM you'll leave from the beach to board a custom-made dive boat with all the facilities required for you to have an enjoyable and relaxed day. Your instructor will set up the kit as you relax on the sun deck. When you reach the calm bay start off in shallow water to build your confidence and learn some basic diving skills.

Then follow your instructor to a maximum depth of 12 meters, while taking in the awe-inspiring sights of your first underwater diving experience. Afterwards, relax on the boat or enjoy the option to jump in again for a second dive. At the end of your diving experience, return to the dive center at around 4:30 PM.

Please bring your phone and your passport number.

Includes

  • Equipment
  • Experienced instructor
  • Refreshments on the boat
  • Hotel transfer

Excludes

Second dive (1000 baht)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes a safety briefing, scuba gear fitting, shallow water practice, and a guided dive from a custom-made boat around Ko Tao's marine life.
The scuba diving takes place around Ko Tao, with a pickup and drop-off from Koh Samui hotels.
Anyone with basic swimming skills and no serious health issues can join this beginner-friendly scuba diving experience.
The full-day experience starts around 9:30 AM and includes several hours of diving and breaks, concluding late afternoon.
No certification is required; this activity is designed for beginners wanting to try scuba diving for the first time.
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off within Koh Samui are included for convenience.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a towel, and wear comfortable clothing for the boat transfer.
The experience includes a thorough safety briefing and is led by experienced instructors to ensure participant safety.
Scuba diving around Ko Tao is best done during the dry season from November to April; check local conditions for availability.
Basic swimming skills are recommended, but the activity is suitable for beginners with instruction and supervision.

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